District map of Dornach and surroundings

Living in Dornach: Living close to the city between Messe, Riem and Aschheim

Good infrastructure

Dornach belongs to the municipality of Aschheim and is located directly on the city limits of Munich. The district borders directly on Munich-Riem and thus benefits from a location that is extremely convenient for everyday life: short distances to Messestadt Riem, the S-Bahn, U-Bahn and shopping facilities, but at the same time a residential environment outside the densely built-up city center. The official municipal view of the business location also emphasizes this proximity to the state capital and the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.

Neighboring towns and important points of reference

Munich-Riem, Messestadt West, Aschheim, Feldkirchen and Heimstetten are particularly important for everyday orientation in Dornach. The district is closely connected to the S2 and U2 Messestadt West lines via the Riem-Dornach stop and bus lines 263 and 264; line 230 also provides connections to Ismaning, Feldkirchen and Haar. This means that Dornach has strong functional links with the east of Munich.

Dornach is a special case in the Munich area from a residential perspective: the district is not purely suburban, but neither is it a typical city district. It is characterized by a combination of residential areas, a business park, proximity to the trade fair and very good accessibility. The official Aschheim Citizens' Information describes the EXPO-Gate Munich-Dornach business park to the east of the S-Bahn, which was developed into a modern office location from former storage areas after Riem Airport moved and the Neue Messe trade fair center was established. Dornach offers beautiful residential properties in green and quiet surroundings.

It is precisely this mix that is the great advantage for those looking for a home: Dornach is a good fit for people who want to combine living and working in a spatially sensible way. The district is particularly attractive for people working in the east of Munich, for those involved in trade fairs and projects, for people with regular commuter train needs and for those interested in furnished or flexible living solutions. This classification is an editorial deduction from the location, traffic structure, business park and the existing hotel/local supply structure.

Typical resident groups in the district are, for example: commuters with jobs in Munich or in the east of the region, employees working around trade fairs and industry, international professionals, expats, couples and smaller households with a desire for good connections as well as those looking for temporary living in a functional location. This target group description is an editorial residential perspective based on the location factors mentioned.

To the center (Marienplatz)	To the central station	To the airport
10,0 km	12,4 km	30,2 km

Shopping

Dornach is not only functionally connected, but also socially embedded in everyday life. The district is home to the Dornach Protestant daycare centre on Amselweg; the municipality of Aschheim emphasizes a broad range of childcare services to help families balance work and family life. This is complemented by Nachbarschaftshilfe Aschheim/Dornach e. V., which organizes social support in the community. This is important for the residential perspective, because Dornach is not only close to work, but also to life.

Gastronomy

According to the official municipal brochure, Dornach has stores such as groceries, chemists, drinks and baked goods within walking distance for daily needs. There is an extended range of shops in the Riem Arcaden and in Aschheim. Hotels and restaurants are also present in the surrounding area, which further strengthens the location, especially for project-related living and business stays.

Leisure

Dornach and its immediate surroundings are home to sports clubs, a golf park, water skiing, a high ropes camp and a drive-in cinema. Lake Riem, which the city of Munich explicitly describes as a place for recreation, nature and sport, is very close to Dornach. This makes Dornach more attractive for leisure activities than its proximity to business might initially suggest.